How To Build A Lap Desk

Then go to one of the short sides and pull the fabric tight.

How to build a lap desk. It took less than 2 hours to construct and the only purchase I made for this project was a package of 2 standard hinges for 2 bucks. Fold under to create a finished edge and add a staple in the center. In this video I build a desk with hidden laptop storage and a hidden power strip compartment using reclaimed pallet wood.

This lap desk is simple to make and can be constructed in just an hour or so. Push down the latches at either ends of the DDR4 slots on your motherboard. Place the fabric on a table and center the foam then plywood bottom on top of it.

It is just 3 boards joined together by pocket holes. The first step of the project is to build the sides of the lap desk. The cut layout is included in the plans.

Two pieces of plywood that are the thickness of your laptop plus two inches and the width of your laptop plus two inches. I ended up ripping a little bit off one board because I wanted my top to be just 13 wide instead of the 14-12 width thats written in the plans. Slip the pillows inside the pocket you just created.

If you are using raw fabric fold your fabric along the side so you dont have a raw edge. Its durable light weight and very versatile as it is not only a laptop desk but can be used as an activity craft table for your little ones homework desk or even a lap table bed breakfast tray. Check out and Subscribe to my chan.

Sand and finish paintstain and seal the lap desk pieces. Everything else wood screws nails glue stain I had on-hand. Fold the fabric up around the foam and secure to.